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The Problem with Synergistic Research
Sabai, no they deteriorate once the various thought have been made, once. 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
Calloway, I appreciate your kind offer. If I ever have another cause to be in the East, I would hasten to give you a call. Alas, being retired there are few business trips. 
Repair Exemplar 3910 or ???
I have had or heard every digital product that John has made. His tube gear alway out performs the Ss gear after some time. He told me that the new outboard ps Oppo 95 just destroyed the proto type dac that I have, but it is nearly impossible to p... 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner-Anyone buy one yet
Cto007, this complexity is probably the reason why it took some time to get it right. I'm very happy that he persisted. I have had many other units, but after experiencing the Vinyl Cleaner, I will not suffer with them. 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner-Anyone buy one yet
Cto007, as I said in my review the Vinyl Cleaner improves on the cleaning of the VPI with a Delrin tube instead of the normal plastic tube and visa versa. I suspect that it is differences in methods and fluids but nevertheless, using both is a bet... 
Repair Exemplar 3910 or ???
Swampwalker, just check out the manual on line. All I know is that there is a USB port. Since I won't use USB, I cannot use it as a dac for my music server. John does not change the inputs and I suspect the USB is synchronous. 
Audiogon members poor packing and shipping damage
Rx8man, yes, that is why I dislike the new Audiogon procedures.Sabai, your only real recourse is negative feedback but that is quite limited in Audiogon. All that I can say is that I have had only two instances were packing was totally inadequate ... 
Stillpoint Ultras anyone?
Podeschi, you will be awed by the Ultra Fives under the turntable. I must say that four or clearly better than three if you make certain that all four are engaged with the component. I had the advantage of having those under the tt screwed into a ... 
Brand new silver power cord is bright sounding
Jwm, I think a music lover has never experienced the thrill of realism and the audiophile I revere has. I have no use for bells and whistles audiophiles. 
Repair Exemplar 3910 or ???
Ozzy, no but it does have USB and Esata like the 93. 
Hearing Tests
No long ago I had a hearing test done by a professional. I am now 73 and was told I had a slight loss in my left ear and that this was characteristic of those of my age who drove cars before air conditioning. I was also told that obviously I was i... 
Stillpoint Ultras anyone?
Glaucon, yes the Ultra SSs are better than the AL versions. I directly compared them. You would never consider buying the AL once you heard the SSs, unless your supper would not exist were you to buy the SSs. The SSs obsolete all prior isolation. ... 
Audiogon members poor packing and shipping damage
I have so often commented about UPS, but will reiterate. I cannot imagine how they stay in business. They are more expensive that FedEx Ground and only note the "shock in their system" to account for damage done in their shipping.This case really ... 
Brand new silver power cord is bright sounding
Robertsong, I wish there were a simple answer to your question. Perhaps the pc has settled down now, perhaps not. I have never tried an all silver power cord and presently use only copper power cords, I do generally believe metals sound different,... 
Repair Exemplar 3910 or ???
Swampwalker, I owned the Exemplar 3910. I have also owned his Oppo mods. I think his Oppo 93 is clearly better than the Denons.